Rev. Harley Howard Hopson, age 89, Jonesborough, passed away Friday, December 1, 2016 at Johnson City Medical Center.
Rev. Hopson was born in Mitchell County, NC and son of the late Clifford & Nora Deyton Hopson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tessie Hopson, three brothers, Howard Hopson, Herbert Hopson and Norman Hopson and one sister, Irene Ingle Roberts.
He was a member of Unity Family Worship Center. He started several churches including Mountain City Church of God and Jonesborough Church of God.
Rev. Hopson was a United States Navy Veteran.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Randy & Kathy Hopson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie & Steve Morris and Karen & Richard Ralston; grandchildren, Angela Davidson, Garrett Morris, Dustin Morris (Brittney) and Jessica Peregoy; great-grandchildren, Harley Lenea Davidson, Dylan Davidson, Blaine Peregoy, Areli Morris and Willow Morris; brothers and sisters, Frances Hensley, Charlene Hensley, Shirley Peterson, Nora Rickman, Sharon Pendley, Carl Hopson and Clifton Hopson.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Monday, December 5, 2016 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Hopson and Rev. Dustin Morris officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 pm Monday prior to the service and other times at 4192 Old Stage Coach Rd. Telford, TN.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Cherry Grove-Keplinger Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Steve Morris, Richard Ralston, Garrett Morris, Bill Head, Frank Tibbs and Daniel Ramsey.
The Good News is Harley is with Jesus. I did not know Harley personally, but heard often about him through his son, Randy Hopson. The true measure of a man is in the eyes of his children. I would hear Randy speak of his father with a deep and enduring love. This confirms, to me, the greatness of Harley. My prayers go out to his family and to those who loved him deeply, May the Lord be with you.
so sorry to hear this. I can hear Harley now as he
enter heaven raising his hands and saying 'Praise
the Lord.' always gave such great testimonys.
Prayers for all the family.
12/03/2016
Stanley and Cassie Bacon
So sorry for your loss. We liked him a lot. Sweet
man. I know you will miss him.
12/03/2016
Teresa Philyaw
Heading for Home,
God Bless you Brother Harley you will be surely Missed. You've been an inspiration to David and I. I can't imagine Church without you. Blessed Jesus you are surely receiving one of the Great Warriors
for Christ. You have served him proud and I'm sure you are heading to your Mansion in Heaven. God Bless the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
12/03/2016
Joyceann Irvin
Karen & Family, So sorry for your loss. God is in control. He will comfort you all. I know it is hard but God is good. Good all the time..Love you Karen.....
